TOTTENHAM'S summer transfer plans have been dealt a double blow with the news that they are to miss out on both Leandro Damiao and Miralem Pjanic.

Spurs hopes of bringing Damiao to White Hart Line have been quashed by Internacional's insistence that he won't be allowed to leave until after next summer's World Cup.

Tottenham have had a long-standing interest in the Brazilian international striker and had thought that this would be the summer when they finally got their man, despite reported late interest from Southampton and Napoli.

Leandro Damiao is set to stay at Internacional

Leandro Damiao is part of the Brazialian national team set-up

But Internacional president Luis Cesar Souto de Moura is standing firm over the striker, particularly given Qatari club Al-Rayyan's relucatance to let go of Damiao's Brazilian international teammate Nilmar.

Speaking to Radio Bandeirantes, Moura said: "If Al-Rayyan can keep Nilmar, we can keep Leandro Damiao, even if there is a big offer.

Leandro Damiao (left) starred for Brazil at the Olympics

Al-Riyyan have held onto Nilmar

"It's silly to sell Leandro Damiao this year, he has the chance to play the World Cup and improve at a personal and professional level.

And Moura believes Damiao's value could increase further following another season in his homeland culminating in the World Cup.

Moura added: "We are confident and we understand that he can wait another year, play the World Cup, increase his value with the national team and then be transferred and have other opportunities."

Andre Villas-Boas looks set to miss out on long-standing target Damiao

Leandro Damiao could end up costing Daniel Levy even more next summer

Tottenham suffered a further blow when Miralem Pjanic declared he wanted to stay at Roma.

The 23-year-old midfielder had been linked with a move to Tottenham or Arsenal but has now made clear his desire to stay in the Italian capital.

Speaking to Roma's official website, Pjanic said: "I don't want to leave. Everyone at the club knows that.

"I've always wanted to stay here. I want to give everything to start the season well."

Miralem Pjanic is committed to Roma

Tottenham had hoped that the Bosnian's failure to sign a new contract at Roma may enable them to swoop, but Pjanic has stressed that negotiations are under way.

"I don't know about the financial situation at the club. A new contract? It doesn't happen overnight. We're talking about it.

"The desire is there and we'll see what happens in the future."

Miralem Pjanic is negotiating a new contract at Roma

Pjanic also dispelled the idea that he is unhappy with the lack of a guaranteed first-team spot under new coach Rudi Garcia.

He said: "There are a number of us in that position (midfield) and whoever's on form will be in the team."

"The coach will find the right system. We need to do what we can to let the new signings settle.

"There are some great players who can help us to achieve success. Then it'll be up to the coach to decide who to pick."